NBBI NB23-2023 Part 3 – National Board Inspection Code – NBIC 2023 Edition – Part 3 – Repairs and Alterations
It is the purpose of the National Board Inspection Code (NBIC) to maintain the integrity of pressure-retaining items by providing rules for post-construction activities including installation and by providing rules for post-installation activities including inspections repairs and alterations thereby ensuring the safety of the pressure-retaining itemsâ?continued use.
The NBIC is intended to provide rules information and guidance to manufacturers jurisdictions Inspectors owner-users installers contractors and other individuals and organizations performing or involved in post-construction activities thereby encouraging the uniform administration of rules pertaining to pressure retaining items.
The NBIC recognizes four important areas of post-construction activities where information understanding and following specific requirements will promote public and personal safety. These areas include:
- Installation
- Inspection
- Repairs and Alterations
- Testing of Pressure Relief Devices
The NBIC provides rules information and guidance for post-construction activities but does not provide details for all conditions involving pressure-retaining items. Where complete details are not provided in this Code the Code user is advised to seek guidance from the applicable jurisdiction or other technical sources.
The NBIC is organized into four parts to coincide with specific post-construction activities involving pressure-retaining items. Each part provides general and specific rules information and guidance within each applicable post-construction activity. Individual NBIC parts or other published standards may contain additional information or requirements needed to meet the rules of the NBIC. Each part provides specific references to direct the user where to find this additional information.
- Part 3 Repairs and Alterations â?This part provides requirements and guidance to perform verify and document acceptable repairs or alterations to pressure-retaining items regardless of code of construction. Alternative methods for examination testing heat treatment etc. are provided when the original code of construction requirements cannot be met. Specific acceptable and proven repair methods are also provided.
Product Details
- Published:
- 2023
- ANSI:
- ANSI Approved
- Number of Pages:
- 319
- File Size:
- 1 file 13 MB
- Note:
- This product is unavailable in Russia Belarus Ukraine
